The world is an unpredictable place. Protect your body from preventable injuries by learning how to fall.
We’re not talking ballet here. The Black Swan refers to an unprecedented and unpredictable event that has a huge impact. It’s the unknown and the dangerous. This concept, developed by scholar Nassim Taleb, is the epitome of what we don’t want to happen. In our physical lives, this is slipping and falling.

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You already have everything you need to reach your destination. The goal is yours.
This is one of my favorite times of the year, and it has nothing to do with the holidays. If you are anything like me, this time of year is heavy in planning for the beginning of the year to come. It’s a time of reflection on this past year, and I always feel a sense of opportunity – like I have the entire world by the balls and no matter what I want to do, personally, professionally and spiritually, I’m unstoppable. I know I’m not alone.
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After being in a wheelchair for almost a year, I realized my problem was a simple alignment issue. Once this was corrected, my pain was gone.
In the twelve years I have worked in the fitness industry, I have observed a lack of effectiveness in the techniques used by most athletes to combat chronic pain. Today I am on a mission to set some things straight with regard to what it takes to address pain issues effectively.

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Whenever your training feels a bit wayward, these resets in your mindset will enable you to make more effective training decisions.

Charles is here on a weekly basis to help you cut through the B.S. and get some real perspective regarding health and training. Please post feedback or questions to Charles directly in the comments below this article.

I’m always considering new ideas to help me get the most from my training. This week, I thought I’d share a few of them with you. I hope these ideas stimulate your thinking, generate some discussion, and help you make the best possible Read More

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The gym doesn’t have to be intimidating. We have to do everything in our power to give those around us the opportunity to succeed.
With the new year approaching, the inevitable crowds will begin to show up at gyms. No elliptical or ab machine is safe. In March, things will be back to normal. Why does this happen?

I believe the main reason people fail is because they do not feel welcome. Whether it is a gym or a diet group, they don’t fit in, and the gym never becomes a habit.

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